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Principal

₹12L – ₹23L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 26 Aug
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kolkata — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.2L
per year
Typical
₹17.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Join Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School in Kolkata, West Bengal as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School in Kolkata, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 1951, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.2 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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About the school

Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School

Key facts about Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1951
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Ms. Divjot Kaur
Affiliation #
2430002
Address
5 A SARAT BOSE ROAD CALCUTTA WEST BENGAL-700020, 5 A Sarat, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700020

Ashok Hall Girls Higher SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1951, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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